One adult and two children lost their lives in a collision involving a truck and another vehicle. The incident took place to the west of Melbourne on Tuesday, November 11, just after 9:30 am local time.
A second adult sustained severe injuries and is set to be airlifted to a hospital, while the truck driver suffered minor injuries, according to a statement from Victoria Police. The statement noted that the vehicle seemed to have rolled over and been severely damaged.
Emergency services were deployed to the area in Stoneleigh, approximately 200 kilometers west of Melbourne, where the incident occurred. The region was cordoned off as authorities responded to the scene, with surrounding roads blocked for safety measures.
Victoria Police announced that detectives will conduct an investigation into the crash’s circumstances and urged any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.